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YV51 XUT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,704 mi
Last recorded128,704 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 XUT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 128,704 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 128,703 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 125,682 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 117,415 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer side covered in paint

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 117,406 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill holed/outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipes from flexie hose to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 115,556 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 115,518 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 110,836 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,205 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 94,217 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 94,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs scored

Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,810 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs scored

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,522 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 83,633 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 77,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 71,376 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,376 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 63,210 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 53,837 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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YV51 XUT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YV51 XUT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YV51 XUT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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